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blue666666 28-10-2014 17:09
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Could be right nodrogd. Why do virgin or a channel find it so hard to launch/change on virgin media, man u HD trutv all failed to launch as yet on virgin confused by it all.

vincerooney 28-10-2014 18:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blue666666 (Post 35737899)
Could be right nodrogd. Why do virgin or a channel find it so hard to launch/change on virgin media, man u HD trutv all failed to launch as yet on virgin confused by it all.
i find virgin arent that bothered about channel launches now and seem more determined in adding additional services like lovefilm thats all they seem bothered about when they have these "discussions".

didnt someone say that VM are running out of space anyway or did NGTV fix that?

RichardCoulter 28-10-2014 23:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35737898)
Probably don't like the closed system VM operates. We nearly had the same situation with BT sports. LFC TV have far more control of costs by piggy backing onto Sky's cards.
LFC TV used to be available on VM by obtaining the Setanta bundle. I wonder if they have explored the possibility of piggybacking onto BT Sport?

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35737909)
i find virgin arent that bothered about channel launches now and seem more determined in adding additional services like lovefilm thats all they seem bothered about when they have these "discussions".

didnt someone say that VM are running out of space anyway or did NGTV fix that?
Last I heard was that VM had invested in new kit and that capacity wasn't an issue.

---------- Post added at 23:07 ---------- Previous post was at 23:04 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35737809)
Maybe it will become app based.
Does a LFC TV app exist? If so, this would at least allow VM customers the option to subscribe and watch on their television via the TiVo.

RichardCoulter 29-10-2014 01:29
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VM comment about the situation:

http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=20t2...8#.VFA-WmhFBpU

Looks like LFC TV have decided to get into bed with Sky.

denphone 29-10-2014 05:32
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Simple greed.

Lincsbri 29-10-2014 14:45
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no chance of it being a subscription its discontinued completely on Virgin :(

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...V/td-p/2530241

denphone 29-10-2014 15:26
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It would be nice to know how much influence Sky have had in this becoming a Sky exclusive channel.:(

jj20x 29-10-2014 15:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35738028)
It would be nice to know how much influence Sky have had in this becoming a Sky exclusive channel.:(
Who knows, kinda like what I was saying a few days ago about VM losing ground again after spending so much effort last year playing catch up.

As far as the loss of this channel is concerned though, I'll just leave this link here to sum it up... ;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4uivPpzCGo

DaMac 29-10-2014 17:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35738028)
It would be nice to know how much influence Sky have had in this becoming a Sky exclusive channel.:(
I think it is quite simply that LFC can't control the subscription and revenue of the channel as freely as they can on sky and given that everything seems to be so much like hard work launching on VM they have probably decided they ain't gonna sell gold for the price of silver... I know MUTV HD havnt closed the door to launching on VM but they want to do it at no extra cost to the consumer which is to be commended, but they can't do it on VM without VM sharing the cost....

Bircho 29-10-2014 17:42
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Do you think the XL subscription will be reduced (by £7 since that is the subscription charge) now that this channel is no more. Pigs fly etc.

denphone 29-10-2014 17:46
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Indeed not a hope in hell of that happening.

jobbie8 29-10-2014 17:47
Spotify
 
Has there been a reason for the sudden parting of Spotify and VM partnership? First us customers knew was when the Premium Service via Tivo stopped.

harry_hitch 29-10-2014 22:35
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With regards to those disappoined by the whole Liverpool TV/MUTV exclusive deals, it's no different to VM paying for exclusive rights to TIVO or VM withholding their BB in my eyes. How much do VM pay TIVO for exclusive rights?

If Sky pay good money to help launch a channel or two, why should they let anyone else have access to it? If VM were willing to help fund the channel, I am pretty sure they could have got the channel on the platform.

If VM started to market the corner in content based apps and stopped smart TV's or Sky having having them, would that be acceptable? Two wrongs don't make a right after all.

Waitrose pay Heston Blumenthal to produce exclusive meals, deserts, snacks, drinks, alcoho, Christmas products and to advertise for Waitrose. Should Waitrose allow Heston to give all the products to Tesco or Sainsbury without Tesco or Sainsbury paying back Waitrose for their original outlay given to H.B.? Would a film company, who financed a film, allow another company to screen the film without paying any royalties? It would never happen. Whilst exclusivity may be wrong, we accept in many different aspects of our lives.

Don't get me wrong. I am not a fan of Sky with holding content, but I understand it is their right to do so. VM had Film4hd exclusive for long enough, but no-one seemed to mind about that.

It seems that when it comes to a few select TV channels that Sky keep exclusive, Sky are the worst people in the world, even though the content is readily available elsewhere. I am not Sky's biggest fan, but they ar every little wrong.

1andrew1 29-10-2014 22:52
Re: Spotify
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jobbie8 (Post 35738060)
Has there been a reason for the sudden parting of Spotify and VM partnership? First us customers knew was when the Premium Service via Tivo stopped.
Presumably the contract came to an end and the parties were unable to come to an agreement for the future. In the States this often happens with TV channels; negotiations go the wire and lost channels sometimes reappear.

Anypermitedroute 30-10-2014 10:56
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bit sad there hasnt been any offical announcement as jobbie said they shouldnt find out whilst trying to use the service

Stephen 30-10-2014 11:35
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bircho (Post 35738058)
Do you think the XL subscription will be reduced (by £7 since that is the subscription charge) now that this channel is no more. Pigs fly etc.
Why on earth would that even happen?

I still can't believe people think that that when a single channel gets removed.

vincerooney 30-10-2014 11:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738096)
With regards to those disappoined by the whole Liverpool TV/MUTV exclusive deals, it's no different to VM paying for exclusive rights to TIVO or VM withholding their BB in my eyes. How much do VM pay TIVO for exclusive rights?

If Sky pay good money to help launch a channel or two, why should they let anyone else have access to it? If VM were willing to help fund the channel, I am pretty sure they could have got the channel on the platform.

If VM started to market the corner in content based apps and stopped smart TV's or Sky having having them, would that be acceptable? Two wrongs don't make a right after all.

Waitrose pay Heston Blumenthal to produce exclusive meals, deserts, snacks, drinks, alcoho, Christmas products and to advertise for Waitrose. Should Waitrose allow Heston to give all the products to Tesco or Sainsbury without Tesco or Sainsbury paying back Waitrose for their original outlay given to H.B.? Would a film company, who financed a film, allow another company to screen the film without paying any royalties? It would never happen. Whilst exclusivity may be wrong, we accept in many different aspects of our lives.

Don't get me wrong. I am not a fan of Sky with holding content, but I understand it is their right to do so. VM had Film4hd exclusive for long enough, but no-one seemed to mind about that.

It seems that when it comes to a few select TV channels that Sky keep exclusive, Sky are the worst people in the world, even though the content is readily available elsewhere. I am not Sky's biggest fan, but they ar every little wrong.
Well put but i think ofcom have to get involved at some point to stop this happening. I know the argument is its a business and this is how business should be. Perhaps in competing coffee shops on the same high street yes but why must we television do the same? the uproar which would have happened in the 80s if channel 4 had launched exclusively to people in southern england.

i know im a dreamer but surely something must be done to protect the consumer more. Where in theory vm will bring you benefits for some stuff and sky benefits for other stuff but having both costs too much.

Media Boy UK 30-10-2014 11:51
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Rumours on Digital Spy Forum say that Sky Movies Drama/Romance will become Sky Christmas from Friday 7 November.

http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showp...8&postcount=25

1andrew1 30-10-2014 12:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bircho (Post 35738058)
Do you think the XL subscription will be reduced (by £7 since that is the subscription charge) now that this channel is no more. Pigs fly etc.
Virgin won't have paid anything like £7 for the service - assuming they paid anything atall. For example, VM only paid around £3.50pm per XL customer for BT Sport which cost £12pm at the time.

---------- Post added at 12:14 ---------- Previous post was at 12:12 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35738133)
bit sad there hasnt been any offical announcement as jobbie said they shouldnt find out whilst trying to use the service
Agreed, that's poor.

Media Boy UK 30-10-2014 12:47
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MB Views: LFC TV to reappear at later date on Virgin Media?

I know that Virgin has says LFC TV has been axe from Virgin Media but why is the EPG on Channel 544 still not saying "Channel no longer broadcasting" for?

On V and V+ Boxes it saying: "LFC TV is upgrading its service"

Media Boy HQ thinks Virgin are still in talks with Liverpool FC - Look what happen with ESPN in August 2013.

DaMac 30-10-2014 12:55
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There is no exclusivity on MUTV HD, MUTV can't reach a deal with VM because of all the reasons that make VM an awquard an obstinate delivery vehicle.

---------- Post added at 12:55 ---------- Previous post was at 12:51 ----------

Ps MUTV bought themselves out from other broadcasters so they could market their own product, given that MUTV is available all over the world on various satellite and cable platforms they arnt the ones holding up a deal with VM.

1andrew1 30-10-2014 13:05
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35738150)
MB Views: LFC TV to reappear at later date on Virgin Media?

I know that Virgin has says LFC TV has been axe from Virgin Media but why is the EPG on Channel 544 still not saying "Channel no longer broadcasting" for?

On V and V+ Boxes it saying: "LFC TV is upgrading its service"

Media Boy HQ thinks Virgin are still in talks with Liverpool FC - Look what happen with ESPN in August 2013.
I would like to agree with you but the VM statement seems to kill off all hope of it coming. Whereas with BT Sport in 2013 VM said it was in negotiations.

---------- Post added at 13:05 ---------- Previous post was at 13:03 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35738151)
There is no exclusivity on MUTV HD, MUTV can't reach a deal with VM because of all the reasons that make VM an awquard an obstinate delivery vehicle.

---------- Post added at 12:55 ---------- Previous post was at 12:51 ----------

Ps MUTV bought themselves out from other broadcasters so they could market their own product, given that MUTV is available all over the world on various satellite and cable platforms they arnt the ones holding up a deal with VM.
Could Sky not have just UK & Ireland exclusitivity? It's not on TalkTalk either and that platform has now got Premier Sports and Box Nation.

Media Boy UK 30-10-2014 14:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35738153)
I would like to agree with you but the VM statement seems to kill off all hope of it coming. Whereas with BT Sport in 2013 VM said it was in negotiations.
Well LFC TV says:

Quote:
LFCTV is currently upgrading its service on Virgin Media. Please check your TV guide for updated programme information. Thank you for your patience.
http://help.liverpoolfc.tv/app/answe...UVdtblk5Nm0%3D



-Also no confirmed channel launches set to happen on Virgin Media.

Media Boy HQ knows an Virgin Media Source did say weeks ago that ITVBe HD was set to launch in November - but I have seen no tests being reported on Digital Spy of ITV Be HD being tested.

*Information right at time of posting.

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vincerooney 30-10-2014 14:19
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Intriguing development media boy

In other news I see the wwe network is free for November for new subscribers. Shame it still isn't in the uk...

1andrew1 30-10-2014 14:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35738155)
Well found! That's certainly new. I think you're correct, a launch on VM looks likely!

RichardCoulter 30-10-2014 15:11
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It wouldn't surprise me if this means that an app will be added to TiVo, to enable VM viewers to subscribe directly with LFC and still watch it on their television...

harry_hitch 30-10-2014 23:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 


Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35738136)
Well put but i think ofcom have to get involved at some point to stop this happening. I know the argument is its a business and this is how business should be. Perhaps in competing coffee shops on the same high street yes but why must we television do the same? the uproar which would have happened in the 80s if channel 4 had launched exclusively to people in southern england.

i know im a dreamer but surely something must be done to protect the consumer more. Where in theory vm will bring you benefits for some stuff and sky benefits for other stuff but having both costs too much.
But why should TV be any different? Its odd how a reasonable amount of posters on here think Sky are in the wrong about the whole exclusivity deals, but no-one seems to complain about Netflix or Amazon Prime having exclusive content. What is the difference?

Media Boy UK 31-10-2014 11:10
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Media Boy EXCLUSIVE: Viacom to rebrand Nick Jr. 2 next week.

Base on information given to me by Virgin Media Source:

Viacom are set to rebrand Nick Jr. 2 as Nick Jr. Too from November 3rd.

My Virgin Media Source has also reconfirmed the following will happen in November:

Three more channels rebrands are set to happen in November as well:

November 1st:
Movies 24 will become Christmas 24.

November 3rd:
Sky Movies Super Hero rebrand back to Sky Movie Greats.

November 7th:
Sky Movies Drama and Romance will become Sky Movies Christmas.

Some new local channels;

November 6th:
Made in Leeds.

November 12th:
Made in Tyne and Wear.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

Stephen 31-10-2014 11:58
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A gentle reminder that TiVo chat has its own thread. This is for discussing channels coming soon.

http://cableforum.co.uk/board/11/336...-page-127.html

Anypermitedroute 31-10-2014 12:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738231)
Erm "slightly" owned?;):D

---------- Post added at 23:04 ---------- Previous post was at 22:53 ----------



But why should TV be any different? Its odd how a reasonable amount of posters on here think Sky are in the wrong about the whole exclusivity deals, but no-one seems to complain about Netflix or Amazon Prime having exclusive content. What is the difference?
Anyone can subscribe to netflix/amazon at a reasonable cost and view on a variety of platforms, I am making an assumption you need broadband but i considerthis as standard piece of interior living such as fridge and cooker

with sky I need a dish and have to subscribe to sky, also the dish I cannot install as lack of permission

Media Boy UK 31-10-2014 12:45
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October List update - October 31st update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV.

NOTE: I DO NOT WORK FOR VIRGIN MEDIA SO ALL THE INFORMATION ON THIS LIST IS STILL SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Colours on my list are as followed:

Media Boy = New Info just added.
Media Boy = Virgin Media News and links.
Media Boy = Local TV news, other Media news/Things.

=== Coming up on Virgin's Digital TV ===
=== Freeviews on Virgin Media ===
September 1st. CBS Reality, Horror Channel, CBS Action, CBS Drama, CBS Reality +1 and Horror Channel +1 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 148, 149, 192, 197, 201 and 202 right now untill December 1st 2014.
October 1st. TV5 is having an freeview to all M, M+ and L packages on Virgin Channel 825 right now untill November 1st 2014.

=== October ===
No News...

=== November ===
1st. NBCU to rebrand Movies 24 as Christmas 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
1st. NBCU to rebrand Movies 24+ as Christmas 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
3rd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes as Sky Movies Greats on Virgin Channel 404 today at 6am.
3rd. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Superheroes HD as Sky Movies Greats HD on Virgin Channel 434 today at 6am.
3rd. Viacom to rebrand Nick Jr. Peppa as Nick Jr. Too on Virgin Channel 716 today at 6am.
6th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Leeds will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Leeds areas.
7th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Drama and Romance as Sky Movies Christmas on Virgin Channel 410 today at 6am.
7th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Drama and Romance HD as Sky Movies Christmas HD on Virgin Channel 440 today at 6am.
12th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Tyne Wear will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Newcastle areas only.
Media Boy HQ has been told that ITV Be HD will launch sometime this month.
Reports says that ITV Be +1 may also launch sometime this month.

=== December ===
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal winners of "Best of 2014" today.
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal top posters of "Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014)" threads today.
29th. Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1 to launch today.

=== Before 2015 ===
-Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool hope to launch on Virgin Channel 159.

=== January 2015 ===
5th. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24 as Movies 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
5th. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24+ as Movies 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
6th. CSC Media to rebrand True Christmas as True Movies 1 on Virgin Channel 424 today at 6am.
Local TV Broadcaster STV Edinburgh will launch sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159 in some Edinburgh areas only.
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Christmas as Sky Movies Drama and Romance on Virgin Channel 410 today at 6am.
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Christmas HD as Sky Movies Drama and Romance HD on Virgin Channel 440 today at 6am.
Media Boy HQ[/B] has been told that both Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HQ HD will launch sometime this month.

=== February 2015 ===
No News...

=== March 2015 ===
No News...

=== April 2015 ===
No News...

=== May 2015 ===
No News...

=== June 2015 ===
No News...

=== July 2015 ===
No News...

=== August 2015 ===
No News...

=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
No News...

=== November 2015 ===
No News...

=== December 2015 ===
No News...

=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That's Solent
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
-TruTV soon to launch on Virgin Channel 245 - And is now rumoured to be testing on Virgin Media HQ with rumoured launch date of November 2014.(UPDATED October 13th 2014).
-Media Boy HQ has been told that Sky Sports News HQ HD will be on Virgin Channel 511 from launch on Virgin Media.
-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

=== Channels ONLY in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas ===
List last updated on October 17th 2014.

ONLY TV CHANNELS THAT ONLY BROADCAST IN THE UK ON OTHER NETWORKS WILL APPEAR ON THIS PART OF THE LIST.

ALSO THE FOLLOWING LIST OF CHANNELS IS CURRENTLY BROADCASTING ON SMALLWORLD CABLE OR UPC IRELAND BUT NOT ON VIRGIN MEDIA:

Entertainment:
-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*

Documentaries:
-History HD^
-Nat Geo Wild HD^
-CI HD^

Lifestyle:
-Travel Channel +1*
-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV^

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic (Channel broadcast in both UPC Ireland and Smallworld areas)
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).^

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).^

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD^

Specialist:
-EWTN^

Radio:
-UCB Ireland^

*Only in Smallworld areas.
^Only in UPC Ireland areas.

©copyright 2014 Media Boy 2006 - 2014. An ''Keep it real and free'' Production.

==== Virgin Media's Deals with broadcasters ===
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=== What is Media Boy on about??? ===
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Virgin Insiders - means just that.
'Do Not Post' order - means an Virgin insider has given me some info on things that set to happen but has told me not to reveal it right now.

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=== Ask Media Boy ===
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A: Media Boy HQ gets all info from Virgin Media viewers, some Virgin Media workers (I called them Virgin Insiders or Virgin Sources) and Web Sites (NOTE: When I used web sites I will post an link to that web site).

Q: WHY HAVE YOU ADDED 'ONLY IN SMALLWORLD AREAS' AND 'ONLY IN UPC IRELAND AREAS' WHEN THIS THREAD IS FOR VIRGIN MEDIA?
A: Virgin Media, Smallworld and UPC Ireland are now ALL own by Liberty Global.

Q: WHEN WILL SKY SPORTS NEWS HQ HD AND SKY NEWS HD LAUNCH?
A: Base on information Media Boy HQ has seen Sky Sports News HQ HD and Sky News HD are not set to launch until January 2015.

Q: WHY AM I NOT GETTING ''SKY1 +1'' OR ''DISNEY CHANNEL HD'' FOR?
A: Sky1 +1 and Disney Channel HD are only broadcasting in Smallworld and UPC Ireland areas right now.

==== See you later ===
List last updated on October 31st 2014.

Next update: Sometime in November when:

A) If Virgin Media are set to launch more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.
B) If Virgin Media are set to move more than TWO channels (TV or Radio) about in Virgin TV areas.
C) If Virgin Media are set to close or repackage more then TWO channels (TV or Radio) in Virgin TV areas.

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DaMac 31-10-2014 18:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35738162)
It wouldn't surprise me if this means that an app will be added to TiVo, to enable VM viewers to subscribe directly with LFC and still watch it on their television...
Which is exactly what I suggested would happen...

harry_hitch 31-10-2014 20:11
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Anypermitedroute (Post 35738278)
Anyone can subscribe to netflix/amazon at a reasonable cost and view on a variety of platforms, I am making an assumption you need broadband but i considerthis as standard piece of interior living such as fridge and cooker

with sky I need a dish and have to subscribe to sky, also the dish I cannot install as lack of permission
Sorry, perhaps my post was not as clear as it could have been. It was to make a point about exclusive content. No-one minds about the exclusives on Netflix and Amazon, but they despise the Sky for doing the same.

I did not mean for it a be a comparison between Sky and Netflix as direct content providers.

Apologies again.

Anypermitedroute 31-10-2014 20:45
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738386)
Sorry, perhaps my post was not as clear as it could have been. It was to make a point about exclusive content. No-one minds about the exclusives on Netflix and Amazon, but they despise the Sky for doing the same.

I did not mean for it a be a comparison between Sky and Netflix as direct content providers.

Apologies again.
No need to apologise :)
I was actually trying to justify why people might have no problem with exclusives with Netflix/Amazon and not with sky based on availability to subscribe being the reason

1andrew1 31-10-2014 22:15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DaMac (Post 35738363)
Which is exactly what I suggested would happen...
As posted on the other thread - this would be relatively expensive to do for Tivo -it won't get the masses in the way that apps like Netfix do.

passingbat 31-10-2014 22:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738386)
No-one minds about the exclusives on Netflix and Amazon, .
Of course they mind; there's just nothing anyone can do about it!

Hugh 01-11-2014 09:29
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But aren't the exclusives on Amazon and Netflix series they've made themselves?

Chad 01-11-2014 10:39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35738458)
But aren't the exclusives on Amazon and Netflix series they've made themselves?
I'm not sure about Netflix but Amazon have shows like Extant, Copper, Black Sails and Vikings Season 2 which they've lifted from American TV. 4 great shows that would do well on British TV.

theone2k10 01-11-2014 11:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35738467)
I'm not sure about Netflix but Amazon have shows like Extant, Copper, Black Sails and Vikings Season 2 which they've lifted from American TV. 4 great shows that would do well on British TV.
Vikings gets shown on History in uk too mate all though a season behind.
Extant is apparantly coming to Channel 5 not sure on that though as just a rumour.

Derekb108 01-11-2014 11:22
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35738467)
I'm not sure about Netflix but Amazon have shows like Extant, Copper, Black Sails and Vikings Season 2 which they've lifted from American TV. 4 great shows that would do well on British TV.
netflix makes its own exclusive shows such as orange is the new black, hemlock grove Lilly hammer, etc

but buys exclusive UK programmes for the us market such as Derek, Happy Valley.

but makes Documentary such as print the legend,
netflix has game money to childrens programs to revive the care bears, the magic school bus.

denphone 01-11-2014 11:30
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And Netflix made the excellent House of Cards as well.

undertakereddie 01-11-2014 15:36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35738458)
But aren't the exclusives on Amazon and Netflix series they've made themselves?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chad (Post 35738467)
I'm not sure about Netflix but Amazon have shows like Extant, Copper, Black Sails and Vikings Season 2 which they've lifted from American TV. 4 great shows that would do well on British TV.
Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35738478)
Vikings gets shown on History in uk too mate all though a season behind.
Extant is apparantly coming to Channel 5 not sure on that though as just a rumour.
Also Amazon Prime are Showing Constantine (NBC/Warner Bros/DC Comics TV Series) Every Saturday, Also On Friday 21st November 2014 Amazon Prime are Showing Halt & Catch Fire Season 1, Turn Season 1 & Rogue Season 1.

vincerooney 01-11-2014 18:43
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i understand companies who make their own shows and then want to be able to show them only. thats fine. i have vm i can get netflix for a fiver. i have a computer i can watch amazon prime for a fiver nice.

but what ofcom should do (in a perfect world) is stopping spiteful sky withholding programs theyve simply bought in due to their vast wealth and then withhold from people who cant get or dont want satellites planted on their roofs.

However ofcom is spineless and toothless and sadly governments are in bed with murdoch.

howardmicks 01-11-2014 19:18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35738158)
Intriguing development media boy

In other news I see the wwe network is free for November for new subscribers. Shame it still isn't in the uk...
It is bud :) from Monday anyway,delays were due to contactrual agreements with sky (as I have stated in previous posts) register Monday and watch for free (inc survivor series) start paying in December and no restrictions anymore you can cancel at anytime ;)

theone2k10 01-11-2014 19:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35738567)
i understand companies who make their own shows and then want to be able to show them only. thats fine. i have vm i can get netflix for a fiver. i have a computer i can watch amazon prime for a fiver nice.

but what ofcom should do (in a perfect world) is stopping spiteful sky withholding programs theyve simply bought in due to their vast wealth and then withhold from people who cant get or dont want satellites planted on their roofs.

However ofcom is spineless and toothless and sadly governments are in bed with murdoch.
TBF to Sky they are offering their content to anyone with broadband now via their nowtv service.

harry_hitch 01-11-2014 19:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35738413)
Of course they mind; there's just nothing anyone can do about it!
So how is that different to Sky? No one can do anything about Sky's exclusives either. If people do mind about Netflix/Amazon et al, why not complain about them as well? There is no difference between either company.

I fail to see why Sky are the only "bad guys" here.

---------- Post added at 19:55 ---------- Previous post was at 19:40 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35738567)
i understand companies who make their own shows and then want to be able to show them only. thats fine. i have vm i can get netflix for a fiver. i have a computer i can watch amazon prime for a fiver nice.

but what ofcom should do (in a perfect world) is stopping spiteful sky withholding programs theyve simply bought in due to their vast wealth and then withhold from people who cant get or dont want satellites planted on their roofs.

However ofcom is spineless and toothless and sadly governments are in bed with murdoch.
But Sky make some original programmes as well. They have also stated they will put money into more, original home made programmes. I understand Fortitude is made by Sky, so I take it you won't be upset by not being able to watch that on VM.

Also, as pointed out earlier, Netflix and Amazon buy exclusive content too.

As you clearly state, you have a computer. You can watch NowTV on it as well, which has Atlantic content too. Why not just pay for NowTV instead of Netflix or Amazon?

passingbat 01-11-2014 20:20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738578)
So how is that different to Sky? No one can do anything about Sky's exclusives either. If people do mind about Netflix/Amazon et al, why not complain about them as well? There is no difference between either company.

I fail to see why Sky are the only "bad guys" here.

---------- Post added at 19:55 ---------- Previous post was at 19:40 ----------
Because at one time, all significant Sky branded channels were available on VM, even if some were only SD.

Then the sale of VM channels (Living etc.) to Sky happened and then Sky shortly afterwards, launched Atlantic as exclusive to them. It left a sour taste over the whole issue.

Streaming services always used exclusive content deals to attract customers. No one likes it, but it has always been the way of that business.

---------- Post added at 20:20 ---------- Previous post was at 20:09 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738578)
As you clearly state, you have a computer. You can watch NowTV on it as well, which has Atlantic content too.

Now TV is an option. But it is a very poor substitute for an HBO Go service because it doesn't have back seasons always available.

But people who pay a lot for the XL TV package feel it is wrong to have to shell out even more to get HBO content via Now TV, when all the main Sky channels used to be included in the cost of XL. TV.

vincerooney 01-11-2014 20:44
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Sky's original programming is horrendous that's why they buy in so much if it. I think the point raised about virgin selling uktv to sky and then sky launching their own channel exclusively straight after shows the nastiness of sky. Some may class it as good business strategy I call it ****. In industry this is fine but in a tv landscape with one company butchering creativity and destroying consumers choice by basically saying "you can have that or that but not both" something should be done

If I was a billionaire id launch my own channel and buy up as much as I could as exclusive content and then give it away to bt and virgin for free. And then sky trundled up my front path smugly asking for it id grab them by the balls and ask for the earth.

harry_hitch 01-11-2014 21:48
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35738581)
Because at one time, all significant Sky branded channels were available on VM, even if some were only SD.

Then the sale of VM channels (Living etc.) to Sky happened and then Sky shortly afterwards, launched Atlantic as exclusive to them. It left a sour taste over the whole issue.

Streaming services always used exclusive content deals to attract customers. No one likes it, but it has always been the way of that business.

---------- Post added at 20:20 ---------- Previous post was at 20:09 ----------




Now TV is an option. But it is a very poor substitute for an HBO Go service because it doesn't have back seasons always available.

But people who pay a lot for the XL TV package feel it is wrong to have to shell out even more to get HBO content via Now TV, when all the main Sky channels used to be included in the cost of XL. TV.
Fair enough PB, but why can Sky not change the way they operate? They have changed the goal posts and it appears to work for them. They are not on this planet to be liked - neither are VM (who we know full well upset many on here too). If Sky saw Netflix were expanding due to them offering exclusives, why shouldn't they have done something similar? I know Sky now say Atlantic is used to keep custmoers, but originally it would have been used to attract customers from rivals.

LG/VM could easily have struck a couple of exclusive deals with channels from all over the world if they wanted, over the past 4-5 years. They have simply chosen not to - but two two wrongs make a right in my eyes.

You mention about XL customers not wanting to pay more, but our bills have always gone up when new channels (including the newest Sky HD channels) have launched and our bills will go up again if we ever get Atlantic. Admittedly the bills will not go up as much as the nowtv subs though.

---------- Post added at 21:48 ---------- Previous post was at 21:29 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35738589)
Sky's original programming is horrendous that's why they buy in so much if it. I think the point raised about virgin selling uktv to sky and then sky launching their own channel exclusively straight after shows the nastiness of sky. Some may class it as good business strategy I call it ****. In industry this is fine but in a tv landscape with one company butchering creativity and destroying consumers choice by basically saying "you can have that or that but not both" something should be done

If I was a billionaire id launch my own channel and buy up as much as I could as exclusive content and then give it away to bt and virgin for free. And then sky trundled up my front path smugly asking for it id grab them by the balls and ask for the earth.
It may well be nasty of Sky, but the facts of the matter are, they do run a business - they may be **** in many peoples eyes, but what do they care? They are making the profits they need to make. VM/LG could still do the same and buy exclusive content (they could, in theory, launch an exlusive new channel from C4 if they chose to), but they choose not to.

Were VM nasty not to offer Sky their BB? Was it nasty of BT to offer BT Sport free with their BB? No, VM need a USP, as do Sky and BT.
Bearing in mind, we get the vast majority of content Sky have on VM, Sky need to do something to stop people jumping ship to get a potentially better deal from VM. Atlantic does this, probably at a considerable cost to Sky too.

It would be nice if a rival of Sky took them by the balls, but for some reason they will not.

passingbat 01-11-2014 22:02
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738592)
If Sky saw Netflix were expanding due to them offering exclusives, why shouldn't they have done something similar? .

VM TV channels were sold in 2010. Netflix didn't launch in the UK until 2012.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...media-channels


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16467432

gemma307 01-11-2014 22:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derekb108 (Post 35738479)
netflix makes its own exclusive shows such as orange is the new black, hemlock grove Lilly hammer, etc

but buys exclusive UK programmes for the us market such as Derek, Happy Valley.

but makes Documentary such as print the legend,
netflix has game money to childrens programs to revive the care bears, the magic school bus.
Netflix have also just done a deal with Marvel to carry 5 series, Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist and Luke Cage to be followed by a series with all 4 like a mini Avengers
http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/29/7...ear-every-year

harry_hitch 01-11-2014 23:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35738595)
VM TV channels were sold in 2010. Netflix didn't launch in the UK until 2012.

http://www.theguardian.com/media/201...media-channels


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16467432
Netflix were storming in the States at that time though. I am sure Sky would have looked at what was making Netflix in the States so successful, and if see they incorporate anything similar in their offering.

passingbat 01-11-2014 23:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738603)
Netflix were storming in the States at that time though. I am sure Sky would have looked at what was making Netflix in the States so successful, and if see they incorporate anything similar in their offering.
Or they had a plan to screw VM. I know which one I'm going for :)

harry_hitch 02-11-2014 10:10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35738611)
Or they had a plan to screw VM. I know which one I'm going for :)
Haha, indeed they did. How they decided on what the plan would be interests me.

1andrew1 02-11-2014 10:38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35738603)
Netflix were storming in the States at that time though. I am sure Sky would have looked at what was making Netflix in the States so successful, and if see they incorporate anything similar in their offering.
Sky Atlantic was there to give Sky a USP. Now TV is there because Sky's satellite subscriptions have more or less peaked and it is looking to target the 40% of households that don't want a full-blown package and currently take Freeview.

Media Boy UK 03-11-2014 11:51
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35736303)
Sunday news:

- Looks like Viacom have decided not to close Channel 5+24.

- Not sure where 5* +1 will go when it returns.

- Viacom want Spike TV to be carried on VM from next year.
5* + 1 update.

Both a516 Digital and DS Forum are both reporting that Viacom has axe BET +1 on Sky to make way for 5* +1 to relaunch.

http://www.a516digital.com/2014/11/b...reesat-to.html

vincerooney 03-11-2014 12:16
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with spike tv i'd imagine its going to be a uk version and not a straight import of the american version???

pk1 03-11-2014 13:44
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From Bay TV Liverpool Facebook page

The countdown has started!
Its official Thursday 4th December 2014 Bay TV will be on YOUR television freeview ch.8, virgin 159

1andrew1 03-11-2014 17:14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35738828)
with spike tv i'd imagine its going to be a uk version and not a straight import of the american version???
It will be overseen by Channel 5 and initially will carry both US factual programmes including Bar Rescue as well as repeats of Channel 5 factual series such as Cowboy Builders and Police Interceptors. It will eventually commission its own programmes.

RichardCoulter 03-11-2014 18:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by theone2k10 (Post 35738576)
TBF to Sky they are offering their content to anyone with broadband now via their nowtv service.
As long as they don't keep cutting you off in error, as they keep doing to your good self!

Last weeks Watchdog slated Now TV for a number of reasons, including it going off during crucial football matches, being given a ridiculously short window to view box sets etc.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...s-34-episode-3

It's about halfway through for anyone interested :)

Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35738581)
Because at one time, all significant Sky branded channels were available on VM, even if some were only SD.

Then the sale of VM channels (Living etc.) to Sky happened

Now TV is an option. But it is a very poor substitute for an HBO Go service because it doesn't have back seasons always available.

But people who pay a lot for the XL TV package feel it is wrong to have to shell out even more to get HBO content via Now TV, when all the main Sky channels used to be included in the cost of XL. TV.
Indeed.

Quote:
Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35738589)
Sky's original programming is horrendous that's why they buy in so much if it. I think the point raised about virgin selling uktv to sky and then sky launching their own channel exclusively straight after shows the nastiness of sky. Some may class it as good business strategy I call it ****. In industry this is fine but in a tv landscape with one company butchering creativity and destroying consumers choice by basically saying "you can have that or that but not both" something should be done

If I was a billionaire id launch my own channel and buy up as much as I could as exclusive content and then give it away to bt and virgin for free. And then sky trundled up my front path smugly asking for it id grab them by the balls and ask for the earth.
PMSL-literally:D:D:D

Quote:
Originally Posted by passingbat (Post 35738611)
Or they had a plan to screw VM. I know which one I'm going for :)
Me too. A vile company who I refuse to do business with.

---------- Post added at 18:33 ---------- Previous post was at 18:30 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35738825)
5* + 1 update.

Both a516 Digital and DS Forum are both reporting that Viacom has axe BET +1 on Sky to make way for 5* +1 to relaunch.

http://www.a516digital.com/2014/11/b...reesat-to.html
Thanks for the update. I wonder if BET +1 will be dropped on VM (if we have it that is) to accommodate 5* +1?

1andrew1 03-11-2014 20:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35738892)
Thanks for the update. I wonder if BET +1 will be dropped on VM (if we have it that is) to accommodate 5* +1?
BET+1 was Freesat and Sky only. It no longer exists.

RichardCoulter 03-11-2014 22:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35738892)
As long as they don't keep cutting you off in error, as they keep doing to your good self!

Last weeks Watchdog slated Now TV for a number of reasons, including it going off during crucial football matches, being given a ridiculously short window to view box sets etc.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode...s-34-episode-3

It's about halfway through for anyone interested :)

A vile company who I refuse to do business with.
It's actually more like 38 mins in (thanks Harry).

---------- Post added at 22:25 ---------- Previous post was at 22:22 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35738931)
BET+1 was Freesat and Sky only. It no longer exists.
Thanks for clarifying that :)

I guess BET +1 must have had low ratings (even lower than 5 +24).

I see no technical reason why VM also have to lose a channel in order to accommodate Spike TV.

1andrew1 03-11-2014 23:42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35738964)
I see no technical reason why VM also have to lose a channel in order to accommodate Spike TV.
As far as I'm aware Viacom just said they would just acquire space from VM. It's just Sky SD that has a one-channel-in, one-channel-out issue isn't it?

Media Boy UK 04-11-2014 13:32
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November List update - November 4th update.

Keep up-to-date on the latest news on upcoming channel launches and other important events across all platforms of Virgin TV.

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=== November ===
6th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Leeds will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Leeds areas.
7th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Drama and Romance as Sky Movies Christmas on Virgin Channel 410 today at 6am.
7th. Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Drama and Romance HD as Sky Movies Christmas HD on Virgin Channel 440 today at 6am.
12th. Local TV Broadcaster Made in Tyne Wear will launch today on Virgin Channel 159 in some Newcastle areas only.
Media Boy HQ has been told that ITV Be HD will launch sometime this month.
Reports says that ITV Be +1 may also launch sometime this month.

=== December ===
4th. Local TV broadcaster Bay TV Liverpool will launch today on Virgin Channel 159.
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal winners of "Best of 2014" today.
9th. Media Boy HQ to reveal top posters of "Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014)" threads today.
29th. Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2015) Vol. 1 to launch today.

=== January 2015 ===
5th. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24 as Movies 24 on Virgin Channel 419 today at 6am.
5th. NBCU to rebrand Christmas 24+ as Movies 24+ on Virgin Channel 420 today at 6am.
6th. CSC Media to rebrand True Christmas as True Movies 1 on Virgin Channel 424 today at 6am.
Local TV Broadcaster STV Edinburgh will launch sometime this month on Virgin Channel 159 in some Edinburgh areas only.
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Christmas as Sky Movies Drama and Romance on Virgin Channel 410 today at 6am.
Sky Movies to rebrand Sky Movies Christmas HD as Sky Movies Drama and Romance HD on Virgin Channel 440 today at 6am.
Media Boy HQ[/B] has been told that both Sky News HD and Sky Sports News HQ HD will launch sometime this month.

=== February 2015 ===
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=== April 2015 ===
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=== May 2015 ===
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=== August 2015 ===
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=== Autumn 2015 ===
-The BBC may close BBC Three on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may close BBC Three HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC launch BBC One +1 on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.
-The BBC may add an extra hour per day (to 8pm) to CBBC and CBBC HD on Virgin Media subject to approved by the BBC Trust.

=== September 2015 ===
No News...

=== October 2015 ===
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=== November 2015 ===
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=== December 2015 ===
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=== Local TV on Virgin Media ===
-All the following Local TV broadcasters may launch by 2016 on Virgin Channel 159:

-YourTV Manchester
-YourTV Blackpool & Preston
-Cambridge Presents
-That’s Basingstoke
-That’s Surrey
-That's Solent
-That’s Reading
-That’s Salisbury
-That's Oxford

=== Unknown dates ===
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-The BBC hope to launch English regional variants of its existing BBC One HD service as well as Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland editions of BBC Two HD - but still need to be approved by the BBC Trust.

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-Food Network +1*
-Fashion TV^

Movies:
-Movies4Men*

Music:
-MTV Classic (Channel broadcast in both UPC Ireland and Smallworld areas)
-Channel AKA*
-Now Music*

News:
-Sky News HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).^

Sports:
-Sky Sports News HQ HD (DEAL SIGNS COMING SOON).^

Kids:
-Disney Channel HD^

Specialist:
-EWTN^

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-UCB Ireland^

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RichardCoulter 04-11-2014 14:32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35738983)
As far as I'm aware Viacom just said they would just acquire space from VM. It's just Sky SD that has a one-channel-in, one-channel-out issue isn't it?
Yes, what I was getting at was that if we lose a Viacom channel, it will be down to the carriage agreement as opposed to technical limitations eg when Channel 4 +1 started we lost a channel (More 4 +1 IIRC).

1andrew1 04-11-2014 18:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35739045)
Yes, what I was getting at was that if we lose a Viacom channel, it will be down to the carriage agreement as opposed to technical limitations eg when Channel 4 +1 started we lost a channel (More 4 +1 IIRC).
Agreed, the boot's on the other foot now. VM has no capacity issues at the moment whilst Sky has a cap on SD channels which I believe is due to limitations of some older boxes.

harry_hitch 04-11-2014 18:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35739045)
Yes, what I was getting at was that if we lose a Viacom channel, it will be down to the carriage agreement as opposed to technical limitations eg when Channel 4 +1 started we lost a channel (More 4 +1 IIRC).
Am I being incredibly stupid in asking this, but if Viacom decide to pull a channel on Sky because Sky don't have the space, why should VM lose channels if they have space to keep it? Surely VM can strike a deal to keep the channel? Well, provided the channel is profitable for Viacom I suppose.

RichardCoulter 05-11-2014 01:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by harry_hitch (Post 35739093)
Am I being incredibly stupid in asking this, but if Viacom decide to pull a channel on Sky because Sky don't have the space, why should VM lose channels if they have space to keep it? Surely VM can strike a deal to keep the channel? Well, provided the channel is profitable for Viacom I suppose.
The channel they pulled on Sky was BET +1, which didn't exist on VM.

Sometimes if a company wants to launch a new channel, they will tell VM to replace another one from their stable with the new one. This can be down to such things as them wanting to launch the new channel quickly (without the need for negotiations or signing new contracts) or the channel providers not wanting to pay any extra carriage costs to VM.

andy_m 05-11-2014 14:24
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Have just discovered UK tv channels in tv od - has this been mentioned?

harry_hitch 05-11-2014 14:29
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35739136)
The channel they pulled on Sky was BET +1, which didn't exist on VM.

Sometimes if a company wants to launch a new channel, they will tell VM to replace another one from their stable with the new one. This can be down to such things as them wanting to launch the new channel quickly (without the need for negotiations or signing new contracts) or the channel providers not wanting to pay any extra carriage costs to VM.
Cheers.:).

RichardCoulter 05-11-2014 17:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by andy_m (Post 35739222)
Have just discovered UK tv channels in tv od - has this been mentioned?
Yes it has, they are also advertised on the VM barker channel.

It took long enough for this to appear though after VM were first offered them- years in fact!

VM did not feel that they were worth the price being asked for them (particularly as much of it is duplicated elsewhere).

In (my view only) UKTV must have now realised that VM weren't going to budge on this and that a reduced income is better than none.

telegramsam 05-11-2014 17:12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35739247)
Yes it has, they are also advertised on the VM barker channel.

It took long enough for this to appear though after VM were first offered them- years in fact!

VM did not feel that they were worth the price being asked for them (particularly as much of it is duplicated elsewhere).

In (my view only) UKTV must have now realised that VM weren't going to budge on this and that a reduced income is better than none.
The additional on-demand channels is welcome news as far as I`m concerned. I just hope they increase the content some what in the coming weeks.

Stuart 06-11-2014 13:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Guys, this thread is for discussion about changes to the Virgin Media TV service (such as new channels). If you wish to discuss changes to the Tivo software (including colour scheme) or service, please use the thread at http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/11...-part-3-a.html, or create a new thread in this forum with the Tivo prefix.

MovedGoalPosts 06-11-2014 19:37
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Top tip: Don't debate moderation comments.

Media Boy UK 06-11-2014 23:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35739136)
The channel they pulled on Sky was BET +1, which didn't exist on VM.

Sometimes if a company wants to launch a new channel, they will tell VM to replace another one from their stable with the new one. This can be down to such things as them wanting to launch the new channel quickly (without the need for negotiations or signing new contracts) or the channel providers not wanting to pay any extra carriage costs to VM.
On Tuesday night Media Boy HQ found that Virgin Media has added an new steam for Liverpool FC TV just for the listing to say 'Channel no longer broadcasting'.

Info was found due to Virgin Media adding an new channel to "Total Channels".

Also Channel was removed from "Favourites" on my V+ Box. (MB HQ did not remove it)

RichardCoulter 07-11-2014 18:04
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35739503)
On Tuesday night Media Boy HQ found that Virgin Media has added an new steam for Liverpool FC TV just for the listing to say 'Channel no longer broadcasting'.

Info was found due to Virgin Media adding an new channel to "Total Channels".

Also Channel was removed from "Favourites" on my V+ Box. (MB HQ did not remove it)
So does LFC TV now have two streams on VM, both saying "Channel no longer broadcasting"?:confused:

Media Boy UK 10-11-2014 11:24
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35739633)
So does LFC TV now have two streams on VM, both saying "Channel no longer broadcasting"?:confused:
The other stream was removed from Virgin Media boxes.

---------- Post added at 11:24 ---------- Previous post was at 11:16 ----------

MB Views: Virgin Media can save money and add up to 29 new channels.

In the last few months Sony Pictures Television has took over CSC Media Group and Viacom has also took over Channel 5 so Virgin Media must be paying SPT and Viacom two times an month.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...-to-close.html

RichardCoulter 10-11-2014 14:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740070)
The other stream was removed from Virgin Media boxes.

---------- Post added at 11:24 ---------- Previous post was at 11:16 ----------

MB Views: Virgin Media can save money and add up to 29 new channels.

In the last few months Sony Pictures Television has took over CSC Media Group and Viacom has also took over Channel 5 so Virgin Media must be paying SPT and Viacom two times an month.

http://mediaboyblog.blogspot.co.uk/2...-to-close.html
How do you think that adding these channels will save them money? :confused:

It's been awfully quiet in here the past few days, not that I have anything to report (it's unlikely that I will be able to garner any new information in the run up to Christmas either with everybody being so busy).

Dave_Gosport 10-11-2014 14:44
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Does anyone have any new info on when Sky News HD & Sky Sports News HD will launch? Last I heard was early 2015. It'll be nice if it was added on New Years Eve so I can watch the fireworks from London at midnight in all the HD glory! :D

Oh hang on... I'll tune into Sky 1 HD instead. :D

denphone 10-11-2014 14:53
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Gosport (Post 35740112)
Does anyone have any new info on when Sky News HD & Sky Sports News HD will launch? Last I heard was early 2015. It'll be nice if it was added on New Years Eve so I can watch the fireworks from London at midnight in all the HD glory! :D

Oh hang on... I'll tune into Sky 1 HD instead. :D
From what l hear early 2015 is still the case for these two HD channels to arrive Dave.

Dave_Gosport 10-11-2014 15:00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35740115)
From what l hear early 2015 is still the case for these two HD channels to arrive Dave.
Ok thanks, I'll keep my fingers crossed then!

Gavin-D 10-11-2014 15:59
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Gosport (Post 35740112)
Does anyone have any new info on when Sky News HD & Sky Sports News HD will launch? Last I heard was early 2015. It'll be nice if it was added on New Years Eve so I can watch the fireworks from London at midnight in all the HD glory! :D

Oh hang on... I'll tune into Sky 1 HD instead. :D
Or even easier BBC 1 HD or BBC News HD

Tricky Trevor 10-11-2014 16:08
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I'm sure I read somewhere that they are both due to launch on New Years Day which seems an odd time to launch....although it will be on a Thursday.

RichardCoulter 10-11-2014 16:53
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tricky Trevor (Post 35740127)
I'm sure I read somewhere that they are both due to launch on New Years Day which seems an odd time to launch....although it will be on a Thursday.
I believe that channels can be launched remotely, negating the need for staff to have to go in during the holidays.

Media Boy UK 11-11-2014 12:11
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave_Gosport (Post 35740112)
Does anyone have any new info on when Sky News HD & Sky Sports News HD will launch?
An Virgin Source says both are set for January launch.

Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35740109)
How do you think that adding these channels will save them money? :confused:
Reuse some of the save money on getting the rights to more channels from SPT or Viacom.

Do Viacom want 5* +1 and Spike TV on Virgin Media?

Quote:
Originally Posted by RichardCoulter (Post 35740109)
It's been awfully quiet in here the past few days, not that I have anything to report (it's unlikely that I will be able to garner any new information in the run up to Christmas either with everybody being so busy).
All info I have on Channels launching soon are on line right now - see Virgin TV on my Signature.

Media Boy HQ is starting to think Virgin Media may not launch any more UK Wide Channels in 2014. Due to that big TiVo update and Virgin being busy with moving Smallworld Cable into the Virgin Media Family home.

OLD BOY 11-11-2014 12:31
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740283)
An Virgin Source says both are set for January launch.
This will be the outcome of new talks that commenced in 2013, and given that it was originally expected that all the missing channels would be on the agenda, it will be interesting to see what else might be coming along with the launch of these two channels (eg Sky 1+1).

Media Boy UK 11-11-2014 12:49
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35740288)
This will be the outcome of new talks that commenced in 2013, and given that it was originally expected that all the missing channels would be on the agenda, it will be interesting to see what else might be coming along with the launch of these two channels (eg Sky 1+1).
No confirmed news on what will happen to all the missing Smallworld Channels when Virgin axe the Smallworld brand and channel lineup.

Q) What channels are Virgin Media viewers missing?

A) Here is the list of channels only on Smallworld.

-Sky1 +1*
-MTV +1*
-Travel Channel +1
-Food Network +1
-Movies4Men*
-MTV Classic*
-Channel AKA
-Now Music

*Media Boy HQ think Virgin Media will add some channels - the ones with an star besize it - to all areas in 2015 due to the channel owners being BSkyB, Sony and Viacom.

1andrew1 11-11-2014 14:16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740283)
Reuse some of the save money on getting the rights to more channels from SPT or Viacom.
Where does this saved money come from?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy (Post 35740283)
Do Viacom want 5* +1 and Spike TV on Virgin Media?
Yes

Mad Max 11-11-2014 14:24
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Quote:
Quote:
Originally Posted by Media Boy
Do Viacom want 5* +1 and Spike TV on Virgin Media?
Yes

God help us........:rolleyes:

harry_hitch 11-11-2014 14:43
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35740321)
God help us........:rolleyes:
Vince will be over the moon though, he may even need fresh underwear!!!:D

Gavin-D 11-11-2014 15:57
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Smooth Christmas returns on November 15th and will end on December 27th

jj20x 11-11-2014 18:46
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35740333)
Smooth Christmas returns on November 15th and will end on December 27th
Yes, on the Digital One DAB MUX, replacing Smooth, but will this be added to Virgin Media?

---------- Post added at 18:46 ---------- Previous post was at 18:41 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 35740319)
Where does this saved money come from?
I think MB is wearing his rose tinted spectacles. Apparently, when carriage contracts switch from 2 monthly payments to a single payment, 2 plus 2 now equals 3. ;)

harry_hitch 11-11-2014 20:29
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gavin-D (Post 35740333)
Smooth Christmas returns on November 15th and will end on December 27th
Happy days:)

1701-e 12-11-2014 08:33
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
itvbe +1 and HD added here (120/179).... God help us all!

nodrogd 12-11-2014 10:31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35740366)
Yes, on the Digital One DAB MUX, replacing Smooth, but will this be added to Virgin Media?[COLOR="Silver"]
As Virgin pick up the Satellite feed of Smooth Radio's London output & not the dreadful Mono DAB feed, it's unlikely you will see this temporary service on Virgin. In many local DAB areas, Smooth replaced Gold with their 128Kbps stereo service, duplicating the existing output (with the exception of local ads & travel info) on the Digital One MUX.

Media Boy UK 12-11-2014 11:08
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nodrogd (Post 35740479)
As Virgin pick up the Satellite feed of Smooth Radio's London output & not the dreadful Mono DAB feed, it's unlikely you will see this temporary service on Virgin. In many local DAB areas, Smooth replaced Gold with their 128Kbps stereo service, duplicating the existing output (with the exception of local ads & travel info) on the Digital One MUX.
I really think Global Radio may axe Gold Radio from Digital TV for Smooth Extra to launch in 2015.

Look like Global are running down Gold Radio - Been axe from AM in some parts of England.

---------- Post added at 11:05 ---------- Previous post was at 10:49 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 35740456)
itvbe +1 and HD added here (120/179).... God help us all!
Seen no confirmed launch date yet.

---------- Post added at 11:08 ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 ----------

Quote:
Originally Posted by jj20x (Post 35740366)
I think MB is wearing his rose tinted spectacles. Apparently, when carriage contracts switch from 2 monthly payments to a single payment, 2 plus 2 now equals 3. ;)
Where did the missing pay Sky Sports HD Channels come from in July?

An new carriage deal.

So you ever know with Virgin Media.

alwaysabear 12-11-2014 11:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 1701-e (Post 35740456)
itvbe +1 and HD added here (120/179).... God help us all!
Thanks for the info, guess they must be starting soon if a slate is up.

Media Boy UK 12-11-2014 12:02
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by alwaysabear (Post 35740494)
Thanks for the info, guess they must be starting soon if a slate is up.
All I was told last month was "November".

Arthurgray50@blu 12-11-2014 12:47
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
If l am not wrong True Movies 2 is on Smallworld Cable, so is there any idea when this channel will join VM.

I watch the True channels more than anything

Media Boy UK 12-11-2014 12:56
Re: Coming Soon to Virgin TV (2014) Vol. 4
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu (Post 35740502)
If l am not wrong True Movies 2 is on Smallworld Cable, so is there any idea when this channel will join VM.

I watch the True channels more than anything
True Movies 2 is not on Smallworld.

Wikipedia says it on WightFibre.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True_Movies_2


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